COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
PRODUCER
Pol Roger
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Medium - sweet
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Pol Roger Rich Demi-Sec is a non-vintage Champagne from the Pol Roger house, located in Épernay, France. Launched in 2001, its reintroduction was driven by market demand for a semi-dry Champagne, specifically designed to pair with desserts and celebratory cakes. The wine is a close rendition of the house's Brut Réserve, with the primary distinction being its dosage. Pol Roger, established in 1849, is a family-owned Champagne producer renowned for its elegant and age-worthy wines, with a notable historical association with Sir Winston Churchill. The wine's unique character lies in its harmonious integration of sweetness and acidity, a balance achieved through careful winemaking within the Champagne AOC.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€75
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
9-11°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Reintroduced in 2001 to cater to dessert lovers.
Fact 02
A precise replica of the Brut Réserve, differing mainly in dosage.
Fact 03
Aims to complement wedding cakes and sweet finales.
Fact 04
A family-owned house since 1849.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Pol Roger Rich Demi-Sec is a non-vintage Champagne produced using a blend of approximately equal parts Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. The base wines are fermented separately in stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures and all undergo malolactic fermentation. After blending, the wine undergoes its secondary fermentation and aging in Pol Roger's cellars, located 33 meters below street level. It is aged on lees for a minimum of 4 years, typically 5-6 years, before disgorgement. The dosage is adjusted to achieve the demi-sec sweetness level, with residual sugar typically around 34 g/l.
